Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S.
Program Director: Yingjiu Nie
Email: nieyx@jmu.edu
Program Description
The B.A. and B.S. degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students to work in healthcare and related fields and to apply foundational knowledge and skills to entry-level graduate education and training for audiology or speech-language pathology or a relevant area of study (e.g., psychology, education). The degree program provides students with the knowledge and skills to describe components of communication in functional contexts and recognize barriers to and/or solutions for enhanced communication. The program focuses on foundational scientific knowledge in communication, swallowing and hearing processes, while providing an understanding of symptomology of disorders, clinical management and standards of ethical conduct in communication sciences and disorders.